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Asia-Pacific piracy and robbery incidents decline in first three quarters of 2026
No category-one incidents, the most severe level of attack, were reported during the period
India’s Middle East Gulf crude imports rebound as Russian barrels return via Suez
The threat of 100% US tariffs continues to hang over New Delhi as Russian crude flows to India amid the ongoing Hormuz choke
Chinese lessors caught off guard as foreign-operated ships come under fire in Middle East
Incidents undercut the notion that Chinese-linked tonnage is protected, and lessors are expected to tighten oversight
Crew casualties reported after tanker struck by projectiles off Qatar
Latest attack north of Qatar marks further escalation in MEG shipping crisis as authorities investigate incident involving chemical tanker Acers
Germany blocks Cosco’s acquisition of logistics firm Zippel over security concerns
The blocked deal underscores how logistics infrastructure has become a frontline in Europe’s evolving approach to economic security
Chinese-operated containership fired upon off Yemen as Red Sea security concerns intensify
Attack on a Chinese-operated containership near Mocha raises fresh concerns that escalating conflict in Yemen is once again spilling into one of the world’s most important shipping corridors
Red Sea container transits hit post-crisis high as carriers accelerate return
Lloyd’s List Intelligence data shows Bab el Mandeb transits at their highest since the crisis began, as the industry’s Cape detour unwinds faster than expected
‘Plenty’ of seafarers as well as shipowners ready to brave high-risk routes
Malta summit hears that many owners and crews will run the gauntlet of missile and drone attacks for higher earnings, even as industry’s top regulator urges caution
Drone strikes in Nato waters leave crew missing as Black Sea threat widens
One cargoship sank with all crew missing and another was abandoned after reported drone attacks in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone, prompting warnings that threats to merchant shipping are spreading beyond waters immediately off Ukraine
Orderbook doubles, scrapping stalls: why dry bulk is not worried about 2027 yet
Dry bulk’s boom is being carried by chaos, not cargo — and the moment the chaos ends, a bloated orderbook lies in wait
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